I am drawn to Environmental Initiative’s work because I am a firm believer that relationships are the only way we will make progress towards a more environmentally sustainable and socially responsible future. I thrive in collaborative environments where ideas are shared and challenged in pursuit of a common goal, grounded in shared values.

Working as a youth mentor at Growing North solidified my commitment to working at the intersection of relationships and action to create an equitable future within thriving ecosystems. Urban gardening was the mechanism for understanding the opportunities and challenges at the intersection our food system, community health, and environmental health.

In a time when there are few opportunities to connect through deep discussion, I appreciate working in a role grounded in creating spaces where people feel safe enough to show up fully, listen deeply, and explore complexity together.  Facilitating those hard, nuanced conversations—and connecting the people and organizations who need to be in them—brings me joy.

As an avid outdoor athlete, many of my foundational life experiences were in the wilderness, instilling in me the desire to protect the abundance and beauty of Mother Nature. I am inspired every morning when I sit down to meditate and see the light filter through my window; the prospect of a new day gets me energized. Trail running is also a part of my daily routine; having time to connect with my body and spend time in the mountains brings me joy.

I want to be known as someone who aligns their values with their actions every day —someone who asks hard questions and brings people together to co-create solutions.